No. He’s having tea with Ellen. I said he might.

[Pause. Janet comes down.

DE MULLIN

Janet, your mother and I have been talking over your future.

JANET

Have you, father?

[With a quick glance at her mother. Mrs. De Mullin, however, makes no sign.

DE MULLIN

Yes. We have come to the conclusion that it would be better for you to come back here to live.

[Janet faces round towards her father.